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    Tongue-tied
    /ˈtəNG ˌtīd/

    adjective

    • 1. too shy or embarrassed to speak: "Barbara was tongue-tied in the presence of her parents"
    • 2. having a malformation restricting the movement of the tongue.
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  3. www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org › hometown-healthTongue-tie symptoms and treatment - Mayo Clinic Health System

    Jan 25, 2023 · Tongue-tie, or ankyloglossia, is when an unusually short, thick or tight band of tissue tethers the bottom of the tongue's tip to the floor of the mouth. The band of tissue is called the frenulum. When it is too short or tight, it can restrict the tongue's range of motion. Up to 10% of all newborns are born with ankyloglossia.

  4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › tongue-tiedtongue-tied adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation ...

    Definition of tongue-tied adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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  6. www.healthpartners.com › blog › what-is-tongue-tieWhat is tongue tie? Types, symptoms and treatment ...

    Surgical tongue tie treatments involve clipping the lingual frenulum to improve the tongue’s freedom of movement. Frenotomy is the most common and is the treatment that’s usually used for tongue tied babies. It typically causes minimal discomfort and bleeding, and a baby can breastfeed or take a bottle immediately afterwards.

  7. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesTongue-Tie (Ankyloglossia) Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

    This might mean your baby has poor weight gain, frequent feedings and/or a lack of swallow sounds. If you’re breastfeeding, you may also have symptoms related to your baby’s tongue-tie, including: Cracked, sore nipples. Pain during nursing. Insufficient milk supply (if there are long-term transfer issues).

  8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › tongue-tiedTongue-tied - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    tongue-tied: 1 adj unable to express yourself clearly or fluently “felt tongue-tied with embarrassment” Synonyms: incoherent inarticulate , unarticulate without or deprived of the use of speech or words

  9. www.health.harvard.eduwww.health.harvard.eduWhat is a tongue-tie? What parents need to know - Harvard Health

    Feb 7, 2024 · If the frenulum is short, it can restrict the movement of the tongue. This is commonly called a tongue-tie. Children with a tongue-tie can't stick their tongue out past their lower lip, or touch their tongue to the top of their upper teeth when their mouth is open. When they stick out their tongue, it looks notched or heart-shaped.

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › tongue-tiedTONGUE-TIED definition in American English | Collins English ...

    2 senses: 1. speechless, esp with embarrassment or shyness 2. having a condition of tongue-tie.... Click for more definitions.